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Study Reveals Key Atomic-Scale Mechanism Involved in Crystal Growth


Study Reveals Key Atomic-Scale Mechanism Involved in Crystal Growth
Written by AZoMMay 27 2021
With attractive shapes and vivid colors, a majority of crystals are undoubtedly the wonders of nature. A few crystals are also wonders of science, with revolutionary applications in optics and electronics. Therefore, identifying an optimal way to grow these crystals is crucial to more advancements.
Schematic of microbeam surface X-ray scattering during growth of gallium nitride crystal at high temperature. Image Credit: Argonne National Laboratory.
Researchers from the Argonne National Laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), together with three universities, have shed new light on the mechanism behind the growth of gallium nitride crystals at the atomic scale. ....

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Unveiling what governs crystal growth

Crystals are wonders of nature and science with important applications in electronics and optics. Scientists from Argonne have new insights into how gallium nitride crystals grow. Gallium nitride crystals are in wide use in light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and may form transistors for high-power switching electronics to make electric grids more energy efficient and smarter. ....

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